Moro Kris

Sajen · 15th December 2010, 07:13 PM

I also think that there have been a second baka-baka. Your kris remember to my one I have shown here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=12825

Be careful by cleaning the silver parts at the handle, there is a high possibility that they are silver plated. Would like to see the blade etched.

Regards,

Detlef

Nagawarrior · 15th December 2010, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sajen

I also think that there have been a second baka-baka. Your kris remember to my one I have shown here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=12825

Be careful by cleaning the silver parts at the handle, there is a high possibility that they are silver plated. Would like to see the blade etched.

Regards,

Detlef

Thanks Detlef. Yours is a lot like mine

I'll take your advise regarding the cleaning of the silver.
As soon as I have a chance I will get more pictures posted. Been busy with work.
Stephen*

Nagawarrior · 9th February 2011, 10:30 PM

Updated photos.
Restoration by Jose Albovias.
I'm very thankfull to have such a fine artisan restore my Kris.

-Stephen*

Rick · 9th February 2011, 11:42 PM

Nice job massaging the ganja back into place, Jose !

May we see the entire sword, please ?

Battara · 10th February 2011, 12:36 AM

Thank you Rick. It took some careful hammering and anvil work.

It was a pleasure to work on this piece. The baka-bakas were fun to do too.

Nagawarrior · 10th February 2011, 04:18 AM

Here's a few more pics Rick, since you insist.

Jose even repaired the little sliver of wood missing at the top fo the scabbard. The glue line isn't noticeable now. I haven't tried to polish the scabbard bands. Any suggestions? They seem so thin.

Battara · 10th February 2011, 04:25 AM

Here is the weirdness: silver you polish, bronze you don't polish. When it comes to brass, the new thing now is not to polish but keep the patina.

Folks please correct me if I am wrong.

Below is a picture of the finished kris and scabbard (no glue seam).

9th February 2011, 10:30 PM	#3
Nagawarrior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Inland Empire, Southern California USA Posts: 160	Updated photos. Restoration by Jose Albovias. I'm very thankfull to have such a fine artisan restore my Kris. -Stephen* Attached Images

10th February 2011, 04:18 AM	#6
Nagawarrior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Inland Empire, Southern California USA Posts: 160	Here's a few more pics Rick, since you insist. Jose even repaired the little sliver of wood missing at the top fo the scabbard. The glue line isn't noticeable now. I haven't tried to polish the scabbard bands. Any suggestions? They seem so thin. Attached Images

10th February 2011, 04:25 AM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,362	Here is the weirdness: silver you polish, bronze you don't polish. When it comes to brass, the new thing now is not to polish but keep the patina. Folks please correct me if I am wrong. Below is a picture of the finished kris and scabbard (no glue seam). Attached Images

15th December 2010, 07:13 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,470	I also think that there have been a second baka-baka. Your kris remember to my one I have shown here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=12825 Be careful by cleaning the silver parts at the handle, there is a high possibility that they are silver plated. Would like to see the blade etched. Regards, Detlef

9th February 2011, 11:42 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,378	Nice job massaging the ganja back into place, Jose ! May we see the entire sword, please ?

10th February 2011, 12:36 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,362	Thank you Rick. It took some careful hammering and anvil work. It was a pleasure to work on this piece. The baka-bakas were fun to do too.